In this new Oxford Smart Activate resource hub, hear from a range of expert voices who discuss and delve into the research behind the Oxford Smart Curriculum Service for Science and what makes Oxford Smart Activate stand out for the KS3 Science. You can also hear from the Pioneer Schools sharing their experiences of implementing and teaching the curriculum with their year 7s.
Hear from our Pioneer Schools

Gaynor Clipsham, responsive teaching and learning case study

Ram Rawal, metacognitive
learning case study

Becky Snelgrove, responsive teaching and learning case study

Adele Read, Toot Hill School blog

Martin Saunders, Chichester High School blog

Gillian Musgrave and Brendon Gibbs, St Richard Reynolds Catholic College case study
“Suddenly I was met with cries of āOh right okā and āI get it!ā. This enthusiasm opened up a pathway to attempting harder tasks and, often, more success.ā
– Martin Saunders, Head of KS3 Science, Chichester High School
“It allows students to be curious and to really think in lessons. It is incredibly refreshing to deliver a curriculum which has this kind of focus and isnāt just about telling students the answers.ā
– Adele Read, Secondary Science Teacher, Toot Hill School
āA key difference we are noticing is that the students are loving science. Iāve been at this school for two years, and I am seeing the excitement building in them⦔
– Gaynor Clipsham, Director of Science, Benjamin Britten Music Academy
Hear more about science curriculum development from our authors

Curriculum Narratives in Science
Nathan Burns

Curriculum Narratives in Science
Andrew Chandler-Grevatt
We will continue to add to this site throughout the Spring and Summer term. Stay tuned for more blogs from our authors and Pioneer Schools!